Global Patent Index - EP 1977783 A1

EP 1977783 A1 20081008 - Introducer assembly and method therefor

Title (en)

Introducer assembly and method therefor

Title (de)

Einführungsvorrichtung und Verfahren dafür

Title (fr)

Ensemble d'introducteur et son procédé

Publication

EP 1977783 A1 20081008 (EN)

Application

EP 08251071 A 20080326

Priority

US 69543807 A 20070402

Abstract (en)

An introducer assembly (100) includes a sheath (110) having a sheath proximal end and distal end, and a passage therethrough. The introducer assembly further includes a handle assembly (180) disposed at an angle of about 10-30 degrees relative to the sheath axis. In addition, the introducer assembly includes a dilator (190) having a grip portion, such as a recessed grip portion.

IPC 8 full level

A61M 25/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

A61M 25/0662 (2013.01 - EP US); A61M 25/0668 (2013.01 - EP US); A61M 29/00 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (applicant)

US 2004098020 A1 20040520 - NARDEO MAHASE [US]

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR IT

Designated extension state (EPC)

AL BA MK RS

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1977783 A1 20081008; CA 2626125 A1 20081002; US 2008243165 A1 20081002

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 08251071 A 20080326; CA 2626125 A 20080318; US 69543807 A 20070402